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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. D3 --)1.//6 c''O~L J-~
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
v.
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
TO: James L. GraueI, Jr.
833 Anthony Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A I7050
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a Decree of Divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the court. A judgment may aIso be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM
ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIDS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO
OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT
WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387
PHONE: (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-34/0 ~~~L T~
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
v.
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE.
I. The Plaintiff, EIaine D. Grauel, is an adult individual currently residing at 833
Anthony Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PennsyIvania, 17050.
2. The Defendant, James L. Grauel, Jr., is an adult individual currently residing at
833 Anthony Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth for
at Ieast six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 19, I995, in Osceola County,
Florida.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available, and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. There was one (1) child born of this marriage: Kailey Rose Grauel (d.o.b.
04/23/1998).
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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9. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United
States or its allies within the provision of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
10. Plaintiff's Social Security number is 192-50-0178, and Defendant's SociaI Security
number is I90-60-4942.
1 I. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce, divorcing Plaintiff and
Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Elaine D. Grauel, requests that this Honorable Court enter a
decree in divorce and any such other Orders as are appropriate and just.
COUNT II EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. The averments of paragraphs 1 through I 1 are incorporated herein by reference.
13. During the marriage, the parties acquired marital property, assets, and debts which
Plaintiff requests the court equitably distribute and assign.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Elaine D. Grauel, requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce and enter an order equitably distributing marital property and any such other
order as may be appropriate and just.
COUNT III COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
I4. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein by reference.
I 5. The Plaintiff is Elaine D. Grauel, who resides at the address specified above.
I6. The Defendant is James 1. Grauel, Jr., who resides at the address specified above.
I 7. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody and shared legal custody of the following
minor child:
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Name
Present Address
Date of Birth
Kailey Rose Grauel
833 Anthony Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A I7050
04/23/I998
The minor child is presently in the physical custody of Plaintiff and Defendant
who reside at 833 Anthony Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania I7050.
During the past five years, the minor child has resided with the following persons
and at the following addresses:
Name
Elaine D. Grauel
James L. Grauel, Jr.
Address
833 Anthony Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A I7050
Date
Birth to the
Present
The natural mother of the minor child is Plaintifl' Elaine D. Grauel.
The natural father of the minor child is Defendant James L. Grauel, Jr.
I8. The relationship ofPlaintiffto the minor child is that of natura I mother. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the minor child.
I9. The relationship of Defendant to the minor child is that of natural father. The
Defendant currently resides with the minor chiId.
20. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness or in any other capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or in any other court.
Other than the present action, Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the child pending in the Court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the minor child or claims to have custody or visitation with respect to the
minor chiId.
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21. The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor children will be served by
granting the relief requested for the following reasons:
(a.) PIaintiff is in the best position to provide a stable, responsible environment
for the raising of the minor child;
(b.) Plaintiff is stable and capable of providing the proper parental care and
can better provide for the physical and emotional needs of the minor child, as well as the
necessary continuity;
(c.) Plaintiff is in the best position financially and emotionally to provide a
stable and responsible environment for the raising of the minor ehiId;
(d.) Plaintiff has been the primary of the minor child since birth; and
(e.) It would be in the minor child's best interest to continue a relationship
with her mother.
22. Each parent who has parentaI rights to the minor child has not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the minor child have been named as parties to this
action. All other persons, who are known to have a claim or claim a right to custody or visitation
of the minor child have been named.
WHEREFORE, PIaintiff, Elaine D. Grauel, requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce, enter an order equitably distributing marital property, enter an order granting
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primary physical custody and shared legal custody ofthe minor child to the Plaintiff, and any
such other order as may be appropriate and just.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By
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Andrew C:-S-pears, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 87737
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA I7110-0300
(7I7) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated: .]- \<),(j ')
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VERIFICATION
I, Elaine D. Grauel, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint in
Divorce are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of I8 Pa. C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: l. - \)- C~
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.
I, Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a true and exact copy of the CompIaint for Custody with reference to the
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foregoing action by first cIass mail, prepaid, this JS: day of --",)\L ~ ,2003, on the
following:
HeatherFau~,Esqillre
Killian & Gephart, LLP
2 I 8 Pine Street
Harrisburg, P A 17101
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Andrew CPears, Esquire
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
03-3410 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, July 23, 2003
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, Au~ust 19, 2003
, the conciliator,
at 11:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR TIm COURT,
By: Isl
Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is requircd by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-3410 CiviI Term
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.
Defendant
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, EIaine D. Grauel, in the
above-captioned divorce action, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Complaint in
Divorce was served upon Defendant's counsel, Heather Faust, Esquire, on July 30,2003.
Attached hereto, marked as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference, is the Acceptance of
Service.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87737
P.O. Box 5300
321 I North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17]]0-0300
(717) 238-8I87
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated: 7l~ I{ 0 3
Document #: 246891./
PIaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-3410 Civil Term
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.
Defendant
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Heather Faust, Esquire, counsel for Defendant, James L. Grauel, Jr., hereby certify that I
am authorized to accept service of the Complaint in Divorce on behalf of my client and do so this
3CJ day of ..J -..I \ '1
,2003.
KILLIAN & GEPHART, LLP
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Heather Faust, Esquire
Killian & Gephart, LLP
218 Pine Street
Harrisburg, P A 1710 1
Attorney for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a true and exact copy of the Affidavit of Service with reference to the
foregoing action by first cIass mail, postage prepaid, this 3 f uty of July, 2002, on the following:
Heather Faust, Esquire
Killian & Gephart, LLP
218 Pine Street
HarrisbUrg, PA I7IOl
EIaine Durham GraueI
833 Anthony Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-3410 Civil Term
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this --15-.iL day of -1\ \J t ,. <::.1 , 2003, upon review and
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consideration of the Stipulated Custody Agreement of the parties, a copy of which is attached
hereto, said Agreement is hereby ADOPTED as the Order of this Court.
BY THE COURT:
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
vs.
03-3410
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JAMES L.GRAUEL
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 3'd day of September. 2003 , the conciIiator, being advised by
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement of the parties, hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction.
FOR THE COURT,
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Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff / defendant in the above matter,
[select one by marking "x"]
_ prior to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce,
or L after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce dated J 2/;2 / /0 1-,
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of 1117;;.)1" Y I.) ,e1/1l J?1 , and gives this
written notice avowing his / her intention pnrsnant to the pro1siF of 54 P .S. 704.
Date: JZ/Zl3/tJ4- <X\Y-+ .
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Signature of name being resumed
COMMONWEflT,H OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTYO~~la~
On th;(B Th day of D ~VYlku..r , 20~, before me, the Prothonotary or the
notary public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he / she executed the
foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
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Notary Public
NOTARIAL SEAL
JODY S. SMITH, NOTARY PUBLIC
I Carlisle Boro, Cumberland Count~ :
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSY VANIA
v.
: DOCKET NO. 03-3410
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this;;1,-! day of.s ~ f' r-I: T>-> b u, 2004, by d
between Elaine D. Grauel (hereinafter "Wife") of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Cou ty,
Pennsylvania, and James L. Grauel, Jr. (hereinafter "Husband") of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties are Husband and Wife, married on May 19, 1995, in
Osceola County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, one child was born of the marriage, Kailey Rose (d.o.b. 4/23/98) and
WHEREAS, unhappy differences and difficulties have arisen between the pa ies,
in consequence of which the parties intend to live separate and apart for the rest of th ir
natural lives; and
WHEREAS, the parties are Plaintiff and Defendant, respectively, in a divorce
action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to
Docket No. 2003-3410; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle fully and finally their respective financ. I
and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, but not limited t ,
the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; past, presen and
future support, alimony and/or maintenance; and any and all claims which either pa y
has, or may have, against the other or the other's estate; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, a d
undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, re eipt
of which the parties acknowledge, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally ound,
hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION
Each party shall have the right to live separate and apart from the other party, free
from the other party's interference, authority, and control. Neither party shall interfe e
with the other or attempt to interfere with the other, nor compel the parties' cohabita ion.
2. HUSBAND'S AND WIFE'S DEBTS
Except as othelWise set forth in this Agreement, the parties represent and w
to each other that they have not incurred and will not contract or incur any debt or lia ility
for which the other or the other's estate might be held responsible. Each party shall
indemnify and save harmless the other party from any and all claims or demands ma
against the other by reason of debts or obligations incurred by that party.
3. WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as provided in this Agreement, both parties absolutely and uncondition lly
release and forever discharge each other and their heirs, executors, administrators,
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assigns, property, and estate from any and all rights, claims, demands, or obligatio
arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship, whether such claims exist no or
arise in the future. This release shall be effective regardless of whether such claim arise
out of former or future acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of the parties or b way
of dower, courtesy, widow's rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or unde the
intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lif, lme
conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to
participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws ofPennsyl anla,
any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or other country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or cla to
have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement, each arty
gives to the other an absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all cause of
action, claims, rights, or demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ver
had or now has against the other, including, but not limited to, alimony, alimony pen ente
lite, spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, counsel fees or expen es.
4. REAL ESTATE
The parties own as tenants by the entireties improved real property situated at
833 Anthony Drive, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050 ("marital residence"). n
consideration of the mutual promises ofthe parties, it is agreed as follows:
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(a) Within ninety (90) days ofthe date of signing this Agreement, Wife
agrees to transfer all of her right, title, and interest in the mari
residence to Husband;
(b) Husband will assume sole responsibility for the payment of th first
mortgage on the marital residence and cooperate with Wife to nsure
that Wife is released from the mortgages; and within ninety (9 ) days
shall refinance the mortgage to ensure that Wife is released fro the
mortgage;
(c) Husband shall assume sole responsibility for the payment of all
mortgage, taxes, insurance, upkeep, and related expenses for th
property from and after the date of transfer and shall indemnify ife
for his failure to do so;
(d) Husband agrees to pay Wife the sum ofTen Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) in exchange for her waiving all of her interest, titl or
claim, whatever it may be, in the marital residence. Husband sh 11
direct the settlement agent to issue a check to Wife in the sum 0
$10,000 immediately after the three-day recision period followi
Husband's refinancing in the marital residence; and
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(e) At the time of refinancing, Wife shall execute a Deed conveyi g to
Husband all of her right, title and interest in the Marital Resid nce,
free and clear of all encumbrances.
5. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties have divided all items of personal property, except as otherwise
specified herein, to their mutual satisfaction and in accordance with Exhibits A and ,
which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. With regard to the ulbs
referenced in Exhibit A, Wife shall make arrangements with Husband during the
appropriate season ofthe year to remove the bulbs in a manner that is mutually agre able
to the parties. With regard to the birth certificate and social security card referenced in
Exhibit A, it is understood by the parties that Husband will return Wife's birth certi cate
and Wife's social security card and Husband will make available child's birth certifi ate
and child's social security card to Wife for photocopying purposes only. All person
property currently in Husband's possession shall be the sole and separate property of
Husband. All personal property currently in Wife's possession shall be the sole and
separate property of Wife.
Within seven (7) days of the date of the execution of this agreement, Wife sha
have the oppOliunity to walk through the marital residence with Husband being prese t.
The purpose of this walk-through of the marital residence is to allow Wife the oppo
to remember any minor items which she may want from the marital residence. Witru
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three (3) days of the date of the walk-through of the marital residence, Wife shall p ovide
a list of additional property, if any, which Wife is requesting. All personal propert shall
be returned to Wife in the same condition as she left it, within ten (10) days of the ate of
the execution of this agreement. In the event that the parties are unable to agree on he
division of personal property following the walk-through of the marital residence, e ch
party reserves the right to file a petition for special relief with the court in order to r solve
the matter. Except as otherwise specified herein, each party shall be responsible for
payment of his/her own counsel fees and expenses.
6. MOTOR VEHICLES
Husband shall retain sole and exclusive ownership ofthe 1997 Honda Accor
(VIN. IHGCD5682V A16990S) in his possession. Wife shall retain sole and exclusiv
ownership of the 1993 Honda Civic (VIN. IHGEJII 57PL024499) and 1998 Dodge
Durango (VIN. IB4HS28Y2WF226644) in her possession. Husband and Wife agre to
execute, within thirty (30) days ofthe date of this Agreement, any and all forms, title,
and documents necessary to transfer the aforesaid vehicles from joint ownership to
individual ownership, as specified herein.
7. JOINT DEBTS
The parties acknowledge that they have no debts which were jointly incurred
during their marriage with the exception of the following:
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Account
Approximate
Balance Due
(a)
Loan for 1997 Honda Accord
(Husband agrees to be solely liable for
paying off the Honda loan.)
$ 6,000.00
Any debts or obligations incurred by either party in his/her individual name, ther
than those specified herein, whether incurred before or after separation, are the sole
responsibility of the party in whose name the debt or obligation was incurred.
8. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Each ofthe parties does specifically waive, release, renounce, and forever ab ndon
all of their right, title, interest, or claim, whatever it may be, in any
pensionJretirementJprofit sharing plan of the other party, whether acquired through s id
party's employment or otherwise, and hereafter the pension/retirementJprofit sharing plan
shall be identified above as being either husband's or wife's and shall become the so e
and separate property of the party in whose name or whose employment said plan is
carried.
9. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed r
divided to their mutual satisfaction prior to the execution of this Agreement.
10. INVESTMENTS
The parties have acquired IOO shares of stock in Rite Aid and 10 shares of Dis ey
Stock. The shares of Rite Aid stock shall become the sole and separate property of
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Husband. The shares of Disney stock shall become the sole and separate property f
Wife. The parties shall execute all documents to transfer their right, title and inter t in
these stocks within thirty (30) days of the execution of this agreement.
1 L AFTER-ACOUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall own and erljoy, independently of any claims or righ of
the other, all real property and all items of personal property, tangible or intangible,
hereafter acquired, with full power to dispose of the same as fully and effectively as
though he or she were unmarried. Any property so acquired shall be owned solely b that
party and the other party shall have no claim to that property.
12. SPOUSAL SUPPORT ALIMONY AND ALIMONY PENDENTE L TE
Husband and Wife waive and relinquish all rights, if any, to spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, and alimony. Any transfer of monies between the parties purs ant
to any tenn of this Agreement shall not constitute alimony, but is made as part of the
parties' equitable distribution.
13. TAX MA TIERS
The parties have negotiated this Agreement with the understanding and intenti n
to divide their marital property. The parties have detennined that such division confo TIS
to a right and just standard with regard to the rights of each party. The division of
existing marital property is not, except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein
intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. It is
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understood that the property transfers described in his Agreement fall within the
provisions of Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code, and as such will not resu t in
the recognition of any gain or loss upon the transfer by the transferor.
14. TAX DEDUCTIONS
(a) The parties hereby agree that they will alternate claiming the mar
Child for tax purposes with Husband claiming her in odd years and
Wife claiming her in even years.
(b) The parties hereby agree that they will file their 2003 Income t es
jointly and split any return 50/50. In the event the parties owe
money for the 2003 tax year, they will split the debt 50/50.
15. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
Except as otherwise specified herein, each party shall be responsible for pa nt
of his/her own counsel fees and expenses.
16. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The parties acknowledge that each has received or has had the opportunity to
receive independent legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they have b n
informed fully as to their legal rights and obligations, including all rights available to
them under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and other applicabl
laws.
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Each party confirms that he/she understands fully the terms, conditions, and
provisions of this Agreement and believes them to be fair, just, adequate, and reas able
under the existing circumstances. The parties further confirm that each is entering i to
this Agreement freely and voluntarily and that the execution of this Agreement is n t the
result of any duress, undue influence, collusion, or improper or illegal agreement.
I 7. AFFIDAVITS OF CONSENT
Each party agrees to execute an Affidavit of Consent for the obtaining of a n -fault
divorce under the provisions ofthe Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
18. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE ON AGREEMENT
Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided in Section 3105(a) ofth
Divorce Code, as amended.
As provided in Section 31 05( c), provisions of this Agreement regarding equit ble
distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses shall not be su ~ect
to modification by the court.
19. DATEOFEXECUTION
The "date of execution", "date of this agreement", or "execution date" of this
Agreement is the date upon which it is signed by the parties if they sign the Agreeme t on
the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution", "date of this agreement", or
"execution date" shall be the date on which the last party signed this Agreement.
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20. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
The descriptive headings preceding the paragraphs are for convenience and hall
not affect the meaning, construction, or effect ofths Agreement.
21. SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE
COVENANTS
Each separate obligation shall be deemed to be a separate and independent
covenant and agreement. If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this Agreem nt
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only t at
term, condition, clause, or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in al other
respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and operati
22. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parti and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
23. INTEGRATION
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supers es
any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations, warranties, covenants, or promises other than those expressly set fort m
this Agreement.
24. MODIFICATION OR WAIVER TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be valid unless n
writing and signed by both parties.
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25. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any term of
Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the te
26. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable, and that ey
have reached this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any duress, undue infl ence,
collusion, or improper or illegal agreements.
27. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
28. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the breaching party hall
pay all reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing this Agree ent,
providing that the enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has occ rred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day d
year first written above.
WITNESS:
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On this, the Dl. f1 day of (-.{\ v~ u~, 2004, before me, a Notary Pub ic, the
undersigned officer, personally appeare SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, known to e (or
satisfactorily proven) to be a member of the bar of the highest court of said State and a
subscribing witness to the within instrument, and certified that she was personally presen when
ELAINE D. GRAUEL whose names are subscribed to the within Marital Set ement
Agreement, executed the same, and that said persons acknowledged that they executed th same
for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official Seal.
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On this the J lj day of ~~, 2004, before me, the undersi ned
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officer, personally appeared JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR., known to me (or satisfact 'Iy
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
My Commission Expires:
COMMONW rH f ENN
Notarial Seal
Patricia L. Eismann, Notary Public
CIty of Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Nov. 8, 2007
EXHIBIT A
List of Personal Property to be Returned to Wife, Elaine D. Grauel
Kitchen
One-half of knick-knacks
All cookbooks with the exception of one or two
Recipe box and recipes
Mickey Mouse cast iron muffin pan
All terra cotta bowls and baking dishes
All jelly juice glasses
Kitchen-Aid counter-top mixer
Bread maker
Deep fryer
Square electric crock pot
Square electric frying pan
Mini food chopper
Mini electric crock for hot dips
Rolling pin
Two glass pie-baking dishes
Two square baking dishes
Two cooling racks
Jellyroll pan
One metal baking pan (Lena written on the side)
One glass bread-baking dish
One blue baking dish
One small rectangle glass baking dish with basket
Two small round baking bowls
Two Longaberger baskets with handles
Small Longaberger basket with baking dish
One- hal f baskets
Berry color mixing bowls
Two plastic rubber bottom mixing bowls
Two wooden handled for utensils
One-half cooking gadgets in top drawer
Dish cloths made by Ella Durham
One bottle of champagne
Pizza stone with metal rack
Mini rectangle cooking stone
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Black lab calendar
Insulated baking carrier and dish
One-half plastic and storage containers
Black dog bowl
Poppies on blue bowl
Two Mickey Mouse glasses
Cooking apron
Mickey Santa cup and plate
Birthday plate
One-half Kailey's plates, silverware and cups
Oval white cutting board
Glass cutting board
Tupperware measuring cup
35mm camera
Digital camera
One-half little colored ice cube freezies
Living: room
Jade plant
Kailey's wooden chair (from Nana & Papa)
Elaine's small black rocking chair
Frank Lloyd Wright clock
Gardening books
Small bedroom
One-half spare gifts
Master bedroom
Black iron quilting rack
Black standing candleholder
White watering can
Jewelry box
Hand made Easter basket with contents
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Kailev's bedroom
One-half spare gifts
All Kailey's Disney outfits
One-half Kailey's toys
One-half Kailey's clothes
Linen & medicine closets
Penguin flannel sheets
One-half books
Bathrooms
One-half medicine & personal health care products
Indoor/outdoor thermometer
Longaberger tissue basket
One-half knick-knacks
Storm's shampoo
Computer room
Drafting table
Drafting equipment
Drafting desk lamp
Stool
Box of cards
Photo albums
Scrapbooks
Family room
One-half Kailey's toys
One-halfDVD & VHS including 1/2 VHS/DVD Disney Collection
One-half CD
One-half knick-knacks
Pinball machine
Small black TV w/VCR
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Washroom
Storm's dog food container
One long table and four folding chairs
Tall outdoor burning candles
Checkerboard cake kit
One-half plastic storage containers
One-half cooking pots
Elaine's skis, poles and boots
Coleman lamp
Storage area
One-half gift wrapping paper
One-half suite cases
One suite case set
One- half kick-knacks
One-halfKailey's clothes
Small fireproof safe
Birth certificates and Social Security cards
Kailev and Elaine's Disney passes
Garage/Attic
Red ladder
Two Lightening glider sleds
Two red wagons
Grandmother's wooden cabinet
Green roller gardening stool
All gardening tools (hand tools, shovel, rake, and pick)
Stain glass equipment
Small shop vac
Small gray and black toolbox
Mountain bike
One-half holiday contents in attic
Kailey's Christmas sock (made by Aunt Karen Swebilius)
Beach chair
Penguin chair
Green and white sun canopy
Storm's kennel
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Bike/ski rack for Honda
Two wicker mats
Ice cream maker
Mardi Gras stuff in attic
Outside/Shed
Potted orange tree
Potted pine tree
Potted pussy willow tree
Potted strawbeny
All planted tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, grape hyacinths and ins bulbs
Mother's day heart birdhouse
Rabbit shepherd's hook
Long plastic hanging bird feeder
Wooden bird feeder hanging
Wooden bird feeder on stand
Long black tree hooks
Metal plant globe
White shed topper
Black Lab weather vane
Wooden potting table
Garden hose with hand nozzle
Garden hose storage box
Girl on bench garden ornament
Girl bird feeder garden ornament
Witch on bench garden ornament
Small red wheel barrel
Storm's swimming pool
One-half Kailey's toys
Two white square pots with plants
Small standing metal plant hanger
Green watering can
Garden tote
Pictures
One-half Kailey's pictures -
Mother shall have all the photographs to review to determine which photographs she
would like to have. Duplicates shall be made of all photographs, which both parties
would like to have with a cost of duplication being equally divided between the parti s.
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Bag of Elaine's Stuffed Toys
Durango Luggage Carrier
Lazy Susan Vegetable Tray in Box
Savings Bonds
Photocopy of all of Kailey' s Medical Records
Kailey's Catholic Baptismal Papers, Clothe, Dress and Candle
25 Disney Anniversary Picture
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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vs.
: NO. 03-3410
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330I(c) of the Divorce Code was filed 0
July 17,2003 and served upon the Defendant on July 30, 2003.
2. The marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ni ety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce, after the service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribu ion
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the en ry of
a final Decree in Divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
5. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and understand th t I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Offic ,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed
down by the Court.
I verify that the Statements in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that fa e
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE S OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSY VANIA
v.
: DOCKET NO. 03-3410
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was fil on
July 17,2003, and served upon Defendant on July 30,2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ni ety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I under and
that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 490 ,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: November 12, 2004
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 03-3410
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.,
DEFENDANT
CNIL ACTION - LAW
ACTION FOR DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 330Hc) OF DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, la
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand t
falSe statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relatin
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE S OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSY VANIA
v.
: DOCKET NO. 03-3410
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RE UEST ENTRY OF
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER ~ 330l(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of pr erty,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entere by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is file with
the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: November 12, 2004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the Praecipe to
Transmit Record upon the following by depositing a copy of same in the United St es
mail, regular mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Susan Kay Candiello, P.C.
5021 East Trindle Road
Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
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~e Ann FIsher
Administrative Assistant
Killian & Gephart
218 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PAl 710 1
(717) 232-1851
Dated: December 3, 2004
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PL AS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNS L VANIA
ELAINED. GRAUEL,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-3410 Civil Term
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.
Defendant
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Heather Faust, Esquire, counsel for Defendant, James L. Grauel, Jr., hereby certi that I
am authorized to accept service of the Complaint in Divorce on behalf of my client and do 0 this
3Gdayof -l-Jl..,
,2003.
KILLIAN & GEPHART, LLP
By ,..J-V:::'JjJ-.U._A t: o...J.J-..;~t
Heather Faust, Esquire
Killian & Gephart, LLP
218 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant
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ELAINE D. GRAUEL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE S OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSY VANIA
v.
: DOCKET NO. 03-3410
JAMES L. GRAUEL, JR.,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the C
for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 ( c) 0 the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: By regular mail to
Defendant's counsel on July 30,2003, as evidenced by the attached
Acceptance of Service which is being filed contemporaneously herewi
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301
the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff on November 11, 2004; by Defendant
November 12,2004, which are being filed contemporaneously herewi
4. Related claims pending: The marital settlement agreement, dated
September 24, 2004, is incorporated into but not merged with the Dec
Divorce.
5. Date of execution of waiver of notice: by Plaintiff on November 11, 2 04;
by Defendant on November 12,2004, which are being filed
contemporaneously herewith.
Dated: November 18, 2004
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Heather M. Faust
Attorney ID #77947
Killian & Gephart
218 Pine Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-185I
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
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Elaine D. Grauel,
No.
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Plri;nt-iff
VERSUS
James L. Grauel, Jr.,
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DECREE IN
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